Epidemiological study on the lip and oral cavity cancer in Brazil: connecting science and clinical applicability

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to describe and discuss the epidemiological indicators of lip and oral cavity cancer in Brazil, in 2017, according to data from the Global Burden of Disease data. METHODS: This is a descriptive study reported according to STROBE guidelines. We identified epidemiological indicators using the Global Burden of Disease results tool. Mortality/incidence rates were described per 100,000 population. Global Burden of Disease 2017 reviews were completed using Python version 2.7, Stata version 13.1, and R version 3.3. RESULTS: In 2017, there were 5,237 deaths from the lip or oral cavity cancer in Brazil, most of them were males aged between 50 and 69 years (2,730 cases, which was equivalent to 52% of the universe of deaths resulting from this cause). Regarding the burden of lip and oral cavity cancer, per 100,000 Brazilians, we observed an incidence of 3.99, prevalence of 15.46, and mortality of 2.29 (with higher indicators in the South and Southeast regions of the country). CONCLUSIONS: Epidemiological indicators of lip and oral cavity cancer were higher in men, with higher mortality indicators in individuals aged 50-69 years, and higher rates (incidence, prevalence, and mortality) in the South and Southeast regions of Brazil. From 2002-2015, there was a reduction in mortality; however, in the period from 2015-2017, there was a resumption in the growth of this indicator.

Outpatient Dental Management of Oncological Patients: A Clinical Case Report

“…Malignant neoplastic lesions are complex and highly prevalent conditions worldwide (Mello et al, 2018;Peres et al, 2019;Sarode et al, 2020). In Brazil in particular, it is the third most common oral health problem, constituting a serious public health problem as it drastically impacts the quality of life of those affected (Mello et al, 2018;Peres et al, 2019;Sarode et al, 2020;Lima et al, 2022). The importance of multidisciplinary action for patient comfort during cancer treatment is evident (Jawad et al, 2015;Odega et al, 2021;Watson et al, 2021;Ward et al, 2022).…”

“…In a systematic review with meta-analysis carried out based on studies with clinical and histopathological diagnosis, it was possible to demonstrate that potentially malignant lesions in the oral cavity in particular, have a global prevalence of involvement of 4.47% of the population; with Asian and South American/Caribbean populations showing the highest rates of involvement (Mello et al, 2018). In Brazil, malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity are the third most prevalent oral health problem (Lima et al, 2022), generating significant economic burdens on the specialized public service, in addition to the functional and psychological impact on the patient and family (Mello et al, 2018;Peres et al, 2019;Sarode et al, 2020;Lima et al, 2022).…”